Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Feelgood news of the day.  Two Cayo primary schools have new bathrooms now, courtesy of the Rotary Clubs of San Ignacio and Fairbanks, Alaska. Howard Smith Nazarene and New Life Primary schools both have new bathroom blocks now, and the kids are very appreciative.  Thanks, Rotary, for all you do for Cayo!

"Howard Smith Nazarene School in Benque Viejo has a new toilet block and the smile on the faces says it all. Sanitation and hygiene is as important to education as the subjects the students study.  Thank you Rotary Club of Fairbanks for partnering with the Rotary Club of San Ignacio to make this dream come true."

Feelgood news of the day. The village of Duck Run had solar lights donated by the Rotary Club of Copperas Cove.  They now have a safe, renewable source of light.  Thanks, Rotary!

"Solar lights for the Village of Duck Run were provided by the Rotary Club of Copperas Cove, Texas.  Duck Run is located Northeast of San Ignacio in the Cayo District of Belize.  These families were living without access to a safe source of light.  Children were studying by kerosene lamps and candles.  Kerosene lamps cause deaths and disfigurement due to burns. It also emits toxic fumes.  The Village of Duck Run is now lit by safe solar lights provided by the Rotary Club of Copperas Cove.  The Rotary Club of San Ignacio, Belize provided transpertation and assisted in the distribution.  Thank you to the Ministry of Rural Development for their assistance in making this day possible."

The Rotary Club of San Ignacio is really taking this Rotary Week seriously.  They have quite a few projects going on around Cayo, including building school bathrooms in Benque, Duck Run, and refurbishing Rotary Park in Santa Elena.  Thanks, Rotary, and happy 110th.

Feelgood news of the day.  Duck Run was another village that 4 The World paid a visit to on their medical mission around Cayo.  This week they did clinics in Calla Creek, La Gracia, and Santa Familia.  Thanks again, 4 The World!

"We can't say enough good things about the OUHSC Team as they have done an amazing job helping so many people all over the Cayo District of Belize.  Today's medical clinic was planned and set-up by two special 4 The World volunteers who several years ago were the first recipients of 4 The World scholarships to go to high school.  Rigzy and Edlin did a fantastic job planning & setting up the clinic for their village!"